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Classics on the Quay - October Edition

On the 16th October 2016

Do you own a classic car built up to and including 1990, American cars, motorbikes, an interesting vehicle or supercar of any age?

Join us for our petrol fuelled exciting 'Breakfast Show' meet on 16th October at 10.30am at Shamrock Quay, Southampton. With on-site restaurants, bars and cafe, it's the perfect place to discuss motoring days of yesteryear.

Free entry, free to display your car, free parking, this months' event features breakfast catering by the Yellow Welly Café and the 'Un'expected' band will be providing us with live music.

Classics on the Quay - September Edition

On the 18th September 2016

Do you own a classic car built up to and including 1990, American cars, motorbikes, an interesting vehicle or supercar of any age?

Join us for our petrol fuelled exciting 'BBQ on the Quay' meet on 18th September at 6.00pm at Shamrock Quay, Southampton. With on-site restaurants, bars and cafe, it's the perfect place to discuss motoring days of yesteryear.

Free entry, free to display your car, free parking, this months' event features a BBQ hosted by the Yellow Welly Café, whilst the Leo's band will be providing us with live music.

Classics on the Quay - July Edition

On the 24th July 2016

Do you own a classic car built up to and including 1990, American cars, motorbikes, an interesting vehicle or supercar of any age?

Join us for our petrol fuelled exciting 'BBQ on the Quay' meet on 24th July at 6.00pm at Shamrock Quay, Southampton. With on-site restaurants, bars and cafe, it's the perfect place to discuss motoring days of yesteryear.

Free entry, free to display your car, free parking, this months' event features a BBQ hosted by the Yellow Welly Café, whilst the Un'expected band will be providing us with live music.

Cruise in Company to Gunwharf Quays

From 9th July 2016 until 10th July 2016

Anchors Aweigh! Mercury Yacht Harbour would like to invite you to join our social cruise to Gunwharf Quays over the weekend of 9th and 10th July.

The weekend will start on Friday night with complimentary drinks in the Waters Edge and a skipper's briefing hosted by Hamble School of Yachting. On Saturday, HSOY and the Mercury team will sail into Gunwharf and meet you on the pontoons. After some welcome drinks we will head to Carluccios for dinner, all courtesy of Mercury Yacht Harbour.

MDL Excited to Announce Engagement Partnership with ACWS Portsmouth

Posted: 8th June 2016

MDL Marinas, Europe’s leading marina operator, is delighted to announce its involvement in the prestigious Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series Portsmouth, as an official UK Marina Engagement Partner. The event will be taking place on 22nd to 24th July and will see the world’s best sailors descend on the Solent to battle it out on high-speed AC45 foiling catamarans.

As part of this new partnership, MDL Marinas will exhibit to promote their prestigious marine services at this highly anticipated, international event. The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series organisers will also benefit from promotion of the event to MDL’s extensive customer network, both across the UK and Europe. MDL’s annual berth holders and Cruising Club members will be offered preferential tickets to the exciting Race Village in Southsea.

Visitors who are lucky enough to acquire a ticket, will afford the best views of the race course in the Solent, as well as receive a unique insight into the history, technology and racing teams in this esteemed sporting event. Spectators will also have the opportunity to access the exciting new ‘Tech & Team Zones’, watch live BMX shows and secure the best spot on the sea front to enjoy aerial displays by the Red Arrows, Red Bull Matadors and Blades.

Dean Smith, Operations and Marketing Director at MDL Marinas, commented: “We are delighted to become an Engagement Partner for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth. This exciting partnership will enable us to offer our valued customers preferential tickets to what promises to be an epic event, both on the water and on shore. MDL Marinas will also be exhibiting in the Race Village.

“Last year, MDL Marinas became the official UK Marina Partner for the British contender, Land Rover BAR. This sees MDL providing access to the Solent for training, as well as making its network of leading marina locations and facilities across the South available to the team. This new partnership further cements our involvement in this historical event.”

Leslie Greenhalgh, Event Director of the Portsmouth event, added: “It is great to have the support of MDL Marinas for this prestigious event and having already established a strong partnership with Land Rover BAR, we see them as a natural fit. We are excited to have MDL on board and exhibiting at the event and look forward to welcoming their berth holders and Cruising Club members to the Race Village in July.”

The Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Portsmouth is expected to entice up to 50,000 visitors across the three-day sporting bonanza.

Head to Hamble Point Marina for MDL’s ‘Boats on Show’ This Weekend

Posted: 9th May 2016

If you are in the market for a new boat or just a keen boating fan, there’s one event not to be missed this weekend, Hamble Point Boats on Show. Taking place this weekend, on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th May, visitors can tour over 250 new and used boats at the South’s premier boating location, with free entrance and parking.

Visitors will have access to a huge range of sail, day boats, sports boats, cruisers and RIBs from some of Europe’s leading marine brands. The marina is also home to top yacht brokers, boat dealers, builders, refit specialists, riggers and engineers, with over 50 marine companies on-site. Whilst there, visitors can treat themselves to lunch and drinks at the Ketch Rigger Bar and Restaurant, and enjoy the beautiful sunshine forecasted for the weekend.

At the show, Sunbird International Motor Yachts will be showcasing its Monte Carlo MC5. This boat is multi-award winning, and is the only current model for sale in the UK. The team will be on hand to talk through the entire range which starts from 45ft through to the all-new 105ft MCY105. The SBS will be debuting the WRIB GT375 in the UK, the first of a new range of standard non-folding RIBs from the same company that makes FRIBs. They will also have the Island RIBs 7.5m, which is powered by a 200hp Suzuki engine, as well as the full range of FRIBs and a selection of DinghyGo inflatable sailing dinghies and Aquaglide inflatable kayaks.

Key Yachting will also be debuting three of their new models, the 3 cabin Nautitech Open 40 featuring the new standard light oak interior, the J/11S for shorthanded racing and the J/112E, a perfect cruiser racer. They will also be showcasing pre-owned yachts, including models available for immediate delivery to get sailing this summer.

MS&P Yacht Brokers will have a full line up of 50 sailing yachts ashore at the event, including the Greenline 33 and Greenline 40, eco friendly walk-around style motor cruisers. Universal Yachting, Dufour Yachts’ Southern dealer, will also be at the show with the new Dufour 350 GL sailing yacht. They will also have details of their RYA Approved Sailing School, offering RYA training and bespoke courses. Inspiration Marine will have a selection of Hanse Yachts on display, with the range going from 31ft to 68ft.

Nic Parton, Marina Manager at MDL’s Hamble Point Marina, commented: “We have a superb selection of models at this year’s event and are delighted to be playing host to a number of UK debuts, as well as giving visitors the chance to see new ranges for the very first time. Hamble Point Boats on Show offers a great opportunity for anyone interested in making a new purchase, or even becoming a boat owner for the first time, to come and have a look. The sun is set to be shining and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone and showcasing all that Hamble Point Marina and the on-site marine brands have to offer.”

On the Sunday of the event (15th May), the Hampshire Constabulary Marine Unit in conjunction with Ramora UK, one of the UK’s leading bomb disposal companies, will be offering "a distress flare amnesty" for private boat owners. The disposal of out-of-date flares is a growing problem for owners who face severe penalties if they fail to follow the correct procedures. Flares can be disposed of safely at the marina between 10am and 3pm.

Hamble Point Boats on Show 2016

From 14th May 2016 until 15th May 2016

If you're thinking of buying a used yacht or motor boat, be sure to visit Hamble Point Marina’s 'Boats on Show' from 14th to 15th May 2016.

Over 250 boats will be on sale at the event, with buyers able to choose from sail craft, dayboats, sportsboats, cruisers and RIBs. Visitors will be free to wander around one of the south’s leading marina locations, taking in the boats for sale onshore and afloat, speaking to expert brokers and finding out more about the other marine services available on-site, with visitors also able to retire to the Ketch Rigger restaurant and bar for some much-needed refreshment.

A flare amnesty will also take place on Sunday 15th May - more information can be read here.